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Ayyappa Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa located in Sector 5 of Bokaro Steel City in Bokaro district, Jharkhand. Built and maintained by the South Indian community associated with Bokaro Steel Plant, it replicates Kerala-style architecture. The temple is known for its peaceful setting, daily pujas, and annual Mandala-Makaravilakku festival. It serves as a key religious and cultural centre for devotees in the industrial township.
Baladevjew Temple is a major Hindu temple located in Ichhapur, Kendrapara town, Kendrapara District, Odisha. Dedicated to Lord Baladevjew (Balarama), it is regarded as Tulasi Kshetra and is an important Vaishnavite pilgrimage centre. Built in 1761 in Kalinga architectural style, the temple features a towering vimana, intricate carvings, and subsidiary shrines. It is famous for its annual Rath Yatra and attracts devotees year-round.
Gauri Shankar Dham is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Sujanganj, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. Situated in the eastern part of the state, it is a locally revered place of worship known for its Shiva lingam and association with Goddess Gauri. The temple attracts devotees especially during Maha Shivratri and the holy month of Shravan and serves as an important religious center for the surrounding rural area.
Jagannath Temple in Gunupur is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath located in Gunupur town, Rayagada district, Odisha, on the banks of the Vamsadhara (Bansadhara) River. Built in Kalinga architectural style, it is a prominent religious centre for the town and surrounding region. The temple is notable for its annual Rath Yatra festival, its resemblance to the Puri Jagannath Temple traditions, and its role as a key cultural landmark in southern Odisha.
Kamakhya Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya located atop Nilachal Hill in western Guwahati, Assam. Regarded as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and a major centre of Tantric Shaktism, it is known for its distinctive beehive-like shikhara and sanctum with a yoni-shaped cleft. The present structure was rebuilt in 1565 by Koch ruler Nara Narayana after the original was destroyed, with later Ahom additions.
The Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy and Kamakshi Temple is a Hindu temple located in Jonnawada village on the banks of the Penna River in SPSR Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, about 12 km from Nellore city. Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Parvati as Kamakshi, it is a prominent pilgrimage centre. Built in the 12th century, the temple is noted for its Dravidian architecture, twin shrines, and annual festivals attracting devotees from across the region.
Nayagarh Jagannath Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in Nayagarh town, Nayagarh District, Odisha. Dedicated to Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, it is built in the Kalinga architectural style similar to the Puri Jagannath Temple. Constructed in the late 18th century by the rulers of Nayagarh princely state, it serves as a major religious and cultural centre for the region.
Purva Tirupati Sri Balaji Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara (Balaji) located at Ahom Gaon on the outskirts of Guwahati, Assam. Built as a replica of the Tirumala Tirupati Temple in South India, it features Dravidian architecture with a white gopuram on a hillock. Established for devotees in Northeast India, it is a prominent pilgrimage and tourist attraction near National Highway 37.
Saila Srikhetra Jagannath Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located atop Saila Hill in Angul town, Angul district, Odisha. Built as a replica of the Puri Jagannath Temple, it enshrines Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra. Constructed on a hillock offering panoramic views of Angul town, the temple is known for its Kalinga-style architecture, spacious complex and religious importance as the Saila Srikhetra, attracting devotees and tourists throughout the year.